Freitag, 15. Mai 2009

SdK stellt Strafanzeige gegen ehemalige Organe der Premiere AG

Die Schutzgemeinschaft der Kapitalanleger e.V. (SdK) hat beim Landgericht München Strafanzeige gegen frühere Vorstandsmitglieder der Premiere AG, u.a. Georg Kofler und Michael Börnicke, eingereicht.

Die SdK beschuldigt sie, sowohl beim Börsengang der Premiere AG 2005 als auch bei der Kapitalerhöhung 2007 unrichtige Angaben zur Klassifizierung, zur Zählweise und zur tatsächlichen Zahl der Abonnenten des Bezahlsenders gemacht zu haben. Damit haben sie nach Ansicht der SdK den Tatbestand des Kapitalanlagebetrugs gemäß § 264a des Strafgesetzbuches erfüllt.

Entgegen den Darstellungen in den Verkaufsprospekten wurden nach Ansicht der SdK auch solche Abonnements einberechnet, die entweder überhaupt nicht relevant waren oder keine Umsatzerlöse mehr erwarten ließen.

Zudem beschuldigt die SdK Georg Kofler und Michael Börnicke des Insiderhandels. So erzielte Georg Kofler durch Wertpapiertransaktionen in der Premiereaktie über die in Luxemburg ansässige Fernseh Holding S.à.r.l allein am 13. Februar 2007 einen Erlös von mehr als 185 Millionen Euro. Michael Börnicke veräußerte unter anderem am 14. Februar 2007 Premiere-Aktien für insgesamt gut sechs Millionen Euro.

Zu diesem Zeitpunkt war aber die Unrichtigkeit der Angaben der tatsächlichen Anzahl der Abonnenten von Premiere der Öffentlichkeit noch nicht bekannt. Sie wurde erst am 2. Oktober 2008 um eine Million auf 2,4 Millionen nach unten korrigiert. Somit haben die Beschuldigten nach Ansicht der SdK auch gegen die Vorschriften des Wertpapierhandelsgesetzes verstoßen.

Die SdK rät betroffenen Premiereaktionären, mögliche Schadenersatzansprüche ggf. von einem erfahrenem Anlegeranwalt prüfen zu lassen. SdK-Mitgliedern bieten wir die Möglichkeit einer ersten kostenlosen Überprüfung ihrer Unterlagen.

München, 15. Mai 2009

Schutzgemeinschaft der Kapitalanleger e.V.

Samstag, 9. Mai 2009

In Re Industrial Enterprises of America, Inc. Securities Litigation

Trading Symbol: IEAM
CUSIP Number: 456132208


TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT: The Settlement consists of $3,800,000 in cash and will include interest on the Settlement Fund prior to distribution.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: All persons who purchased the common stock of Industrial Enterprises of America, Inc. during the period from December 4, 2006 through November 7, 2007, inclusive.

IMPORTANT DATES:

DATE TO SEEK EXCLUSION
FROM THE CLASS: JUNE 15, 2009

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROOF OF CLAIM FORMS: JULY 8, 2009

TO OBTAIN A PROOF OF CLAIM FORM:
Robert M. Roseman, Esquire
SPECTOR, ROSEMAN KODROFF & WILLIS, P.C.
Tel: 215-496-0300
Fax: 215-496-6611
Email: rroseman@srkw-law.com

Montag, 4. Mai 2009

In Re Sterling Financial Corporation Securities Litigation

Trading Symbol: SLFI
CUSIP Number: 859317109

TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT: The Settlement consists of $10,250,000 in cash and will include interest on the Settlement Fund prior to distribution.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: All persons who purchased the common stock of Sterling Financial Corporation during the period from April 27, 2004 through May 24, 2007, inclusive.

IMPORTANT DATES:

DATE TO SEEK EXCLUSION
FROM THE CLASS: JULY 16, 2009

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROOF OF CLAIM FORMS: JULY 16, 2009

TO OBTAIN A PROOF OF CLAIM FORM:

Robert M. Roseman, Esquire
SPECTOR, ROSEMAN KODROFF & WILLIS, P.C.
Tel: 215-496-0300
Fax: 215-496-6611
Email: rroseman@srkw-law.com

In Re HealthSouth Corporation Securities Litigation

Trading Symbol: HLS
CUSIP Number: 421924309

TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT: The Settlement consists of $109,000,000 in cash and will include interest on the Settlement Fund prior to distribution.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: All persons who purchased the stock or options of HealthSouth Corporation during the period from March 30, 2000 through March 18, 2003, inclusive.

IMPORTANT DATES:

DATE TO SEEK EXCLUSION
FROM THE CLASS: MAY 28, 2009

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROOF OF CLAIM FORMS: AUGUST 11, 2009

TO OBTAIN A PROOF OF CLAIM FORM:

Robert M. Roseman, Esquire
SPECTOR, ROSEMAN KODROFF & WILLIS, P.C.
Tel: 215-496-0300
Fax: 215-496-6611
Email: rroseman@srkw-law.com

In Re WRT Energy Corporation Securities Litigation

Trading Symbol: WRTE
CUSIP Number: 92931KAB2

TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT: The Settlement consists of $1,800,000 in cash and will include interest on the Settlement Fund prior to distribution.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: All persons who purchased the Senior Notes of WRT Energy Corporation during the period commencing with the Initial Public Offering of the Senior Notes in February 1995 through and including October 27, 1995, inclusive.

IMPORTANT DATES:

DATE TO SEEK EXCLUSION
FROM THE CLASS: MAY 22, 2009

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROOF OF CLAIM FORMS: JULY 10, 2009


TO OBTAIN A PROOF OF CLAIM FORM:

Robert M. Roseman, Esquire
SPECTOR, ROSEMAN KODROFF & WILLIS, P.C.
Tel: 215-496-0300
Fax: 215-496-6611
Email: rroseman@srkw-law.com

In Re Exide Technologies Securities Litigation

Trading Symbol: XIDE
CUSIP Number: 302051206

TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT: The Settlement consists of $13,700,000 in cash and will include interest on the Settlement Fund prior to distribution.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: All persons who purchased the common stock of Exide Technologies during the period from May 5, 2004 through May 17, 2005, inclusive.

IMPORTANT DATES:

DATE TO SEEK EXCLUSION
FROM THE CLASS: JUNE 8, 2009

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROOF OF CLAIM FORMS: JULY 22, 2009

TO OBTAIN A PROOF OF CLAIM FORM:

Robert M. Roseman, Esquire
SPECTOR, ROSEMAN KODROFF & WILLIS, P.C.
Tel: 215-496-0300
Fax: 215-496-6611
Email: rroseman@srkw-law.com

In Re Collins & Aikman Corporation Securities Litigation

Trading Symbol: CKC
CUSIP Numbers: 194830105 & 194830204

TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT: The Settlement consists of $10,800,000 in cash and will include interest on the Settlement Fund prior to distribution.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: All persons who purchased the common stock of Collins & Aikman Corporation during the period from August 7, 2001 through August 5, 2002, inclusive.

IMPORTANT DATES:

DATE TO SEEK EXCLUSION
FROM THE CLASS: JULY 7, 2009

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROOF OF CLAIM FORMS: AUGUST 24, 2009

TO OBTAIN A PROOF OF CLAIM FORM:

Robert M. Roseman, Esquire
SPECTOR, ROSEMAN KODROFF & WILLIS, P.C.
Tel: 215-496-0300
Fax: 215-496-6611
Email: rroseman@srkw-law.com

In Re BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust Securities Litigation

Trading Symbol: BPT
CUSIP Number: 055630107

TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT: The Settlement consists of $43,250,000 in cash and will include interest on the Settlement Fund prior to distribution.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: All persons who purchased the units of BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust during the period from March 31, 2005 through February 5, 2007, inclusive.

IMPORTANT DATES:

DATE TO SEEK EXCLUSION
FROM THE CLASS: JUNE 16, 2009

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROOF OF CLAIM FORMS: AUGUST 20, 2009

TO OBTAIN A PROOF OF CLAIM FORM:

Robert M. Roseman, Esquire
SPECTOR, ROSEMAN KODROFF & WILLIS, P.C.
Tel: 215-496-0300
Fax: 215-496-6611
Email: rroseman@srkw-law.com

In Re Natural Health Trends Corporation Securities Litigation

Trading Symbol: BHIP
CUSIP Number: 63888P406

TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT: The Settlement consists of $2,750,000 in cash and will include interest on the Settlement Fund prior to distribution.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: All persons who purchased the common stock of Natural Health Trends Corporation during the period from April 16, 2002 through November 15, 2005, inclusive.

IMPORTANT DATES:

DATE TO SEEK EXCLUSION
FROM THE CLASS: JUNE 26, 2009

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROOF OF CLAIM FORMS: JUNE 26, 2009

TO OBTAIN A PROOF OF CLAIM FORM:

Robert M. Roseman, Esquire
SPECTOR, ROSEMAN KODROFF & WILLIS, P.C.
Tel: 215-496-0300
Fax: 215-496-6611
Email: rroseman@srkw-law.com